https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solids-in-the-summer-long Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 01 May 2026 16:09:08 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solids-in-the-summer-long#post-2368234 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 17:21:32 +0000 S_VAZ 2368234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think It should follow a code, specially i. this time of the year, I like the black and stripes combination. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solids-in-the-summer-long#post-2368136 Mon, 19 Aug 2024 12:51:00 +0000 Lisa 2368136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Joy</b> - I also shift some of my colors as the season's change (I do wear blues year round) but I picked up this pair of pants from NAS specifically because they are orange and I plan to wear them come fall. Thanks for looking!</p> <p><b>JAileen</b> - While I do wear black I am noticing that it's a little harsh especially near my face and I've been debating shifting to a softer neutral like navy. This summer I have had no interest in wearing black, even as a pair of shorts and my black shorts have sat mostly unworn in favor of brighter and lighter colors. Thanks for looking!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solids-in-the-summer-long#post-2368094 Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:34:23 +0000 JAileen 2368094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I rarely wear black. &nbsp;My black is navy. &nbsp;But even then, I wear it more in cooler seasons. &nbsp;It&nbsp;<i>seems</i> hotter. &nbsp;Unless you’re in the sun, that is absurd. &nbsp;But still.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solids-in-the-summer-long#post-2368092 Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:21:01 +0000 Anonymous 2368092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Right now I am wearing summer weight black. Come fall I will wear fall colors olive and rust have been reserved for that. Browns come out too, a Johnny Was shirt in rust will make an appearance. I am saving olive until then. I will also bring out the leaf motif accessories too. I enjoy them more when I can wear them then. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solids-in-the-summer-long#post-2368090 Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:05:41 +0000 Lisa 2368090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Star</b>-A great point, I do tend to dress based on my mood as well. While I'm not in a classic vibe at the moment, that could change. Thanks!<br /><b><br />cat2 </b>and<b> Jaime-</b>I'm planning to play around with some outfit combinations and see if they spark my desire to wear these pieces. Thanks!<b></b></p> <p><b>MsMary</b>-I love that idea! I'll have to keep that in mind next time I go shorts shopping. Thanks for the suggestion! :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solids-in-the-summer-long#post-2368084 Sun, 18 Aug 2024 19:50:33 +0000 MsMary 2368084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My two cents: I am also a devotee of solid shorts with graphic tees. But I wear my solid tops in the summer with patterned bottoms like striped shorts or floral skirts. Might that be an option for you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solids-in-the-summer-long#post-2368063 Sun, 18 Aug 2024 00:36:33 +0000 Jaime 2368063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great in those outfits and I agree they are worth keeping to see if your mood for them shifts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solids-in-the-summer-long#post-2368046 Sat, 17 Aug 2024 14:00:19 +0000 cat2 2368046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>+1 to what Star suggests. I find that over time I am inspired to put together combinations different than what I envisioned when I bought a piece. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solids-in-the-summer-long#post-2368029 Sat, 17 Aug 2024 05:34:46 +0000 Star (Lise) 2368029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote Keep!&nbsp; I am a mood dresser and some clothes may not be worn in one summer and in the following summer are workhorses.&nbsp; &nbsp; Plus these are classic items that will not date. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solids-in-the-summer-long#post-2368013 Fri, 16 Aug 2024 21:36:05 +0000 Angie 2368013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There you go! You have a plan </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solids-in-the-summer-long#post-2368011 Fri, 16 Aug 2024 21:34:09 +0000 Lisa 2368011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Angie</b> - I do like everything I have and I do have room to store, so I agree it's worth keeping for now. The autumns are still warm in NC and I may end up getting use out of these darker pieces then. I also liked your idea to try some of these with the colors I have been wearing and will give that a try too. Thanks!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solids-in-the-summer-long#post-2368008 Fri, 16 Aug 2024 21:20:30 +0000 Angie 2368008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Lisa</b>, here's my two cents:</p> <p><i>If you like the items you're not wearing, and can store them - KEEP THEM</i>. (You look fantastic, btw!)</p> <p>If we're in the mood to wear other combinations or vibes - milk it!&nbsp;</p> <p>You're in a sportier and more colourful mood this Summer, by the looks of it. Light neutrals, and softer colours with your beloved blues. Playful with the graphic tees too. Please carry on!</p> <p>You might wear the tops in the warm Autumn.&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solids-in-the-summer-long#post-2368005 Fri, 16 Aug 2024 20:58:45 +0000 Lisa 2368005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div><b>Dee</b>-A great point. Come fall I will crave darker colors and it will be warm in my area (it will actually be cool, warm, cool depending on the time of day). These outfits may work perfectly in another month or two. Thanks!<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Suz</b>-Some great insight. I will layer more often as our weather cools. But I'm living in a state where it will be cool in the morning, then warm in the afternoon, then cool again in the evening come fall. The bouncing temperatures may give me a chance to pop a layer over these outfits which would work well in fall. Thanks!<br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solids-in-the-summer-long#post-2367993 Fri, 16 Aug 2024 17:52:50 +0000 Suz 2367993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think in summer we often get our "interest" from patterned tops (or patterned bottoms with a solid top.) In fall/ winter, the layering allows us to wear more solid tops. I'd hang onto the solid tops if you have room, because you may choose patterned or more colourful bottoms next year.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solids-in-the-summer-long#post-2367990 Fri, 16 Aug 2024 17:47:18 +0000 Dee 2367990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>From what I’ve seen from your other WIWs you seem to be favouring a softer colour palette for your summer wear. Both these outfits do look really good on you though but perhaps they are more graphic/contrasting by comparison and that’s not where you’re really at right now.&nbsp;<br />Btw I’d still hang on to them. Those tees will work great in the fall when you may feel more inclined towards a darker palette, and you can still combine those shorts with any of your recent new graphic tees. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solids-in-the-summer-long#post-2367988 Fri, 16 Aug 2024 17:41:28 +0000 Lisa 2367988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Jenny H</b> - I've noticed I prefer solid tops when I layer, but in the heat, I'm not going to layer, and the graphic t gives the visual interest I crave, which is why these go unworn. Thanks for looking! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solids-in-the-summer-long#post-2367985 Fri, 16 Aug 2024 17:32:09 +0000 Jenny H 2367985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is there anything about the looks that you can identify that might be the reasons you aren't reaching for them? Perhaps they aren't as comfortable as your other options, or you have them stored someplace less visible? Just wondering if there could be a quick fix. But maybe they just don't spark as much joy for you as what you have been wearing?</p> <p>Personally, I love the look with the striped top quite a lot! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/solids-in-the-summer-long#post-2367982 Fri, 16 Aug 2024 17:23:53 +0000 Lisa 2367982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello.</p> <p>Dee has a great post about struggling with white tops, liking the look, but not actually wearing the pieces. You can <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-struggle-with-white-tops">find it here </a>and <b>thanks Dee</b>&nbsp;for starting that thread.</p> <p>That post made me realize, that while I try to keep a carefully curated wardrobe, some pieces are going to slip through the cracks. </p> <p>Then <b>Angie</b> posted today about&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/2024/08/16/outfit-formula-summery-olive-and-black/">Angie's Outfit Formula: Summery Olive and Black</a>&nbsp;and I realized I could recreate this look, and I also haven't worn these outfits at all this summer. You can find <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/olive-and-black-or-black-and-olive#post-2367981">my Olive and Black or Black and Olive outfits here</a>. The ironic thing is, I like the pairing of Olive and Black, but I just am not wearing it.</p> <p>This sent me down the rabbit hole of really analyzing my summer wardrobe this year and I realized that I have a few other pieces I'm not wearing.</p> <p>Here they are:</p> <p>1. and 2. Black on Black<br />I swapped the Olive top in my&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/olive-and-black-or-black-and-olive#post-2367981">Olive and Black or Black and Olive</a> post for the black one for a column of black. It's how I envisioned wearing this when I purchased the top and I haven't reached for this outfit at all.</p> <p>3. and 4. Stripes and Black<br />This was the other top I purchased this season from WHBM and how I planned to wear it. Again I haven't reached for it once.</p> <p>I think all the outfits from the Olive and Black or Black and Olive post and the one's in this post look fine, but&nbsp;I'm not reaching for them. My conclusion is that's because my summer outfit formula has been shorts/pants paired with graphic t's and sneakers, not solid tops and sandals.</p> <p>It brings up an interesting question, donate these items at the end of the season or hold and see if I change my style next year?</p> <p>Thanks for looking! </p>